HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (RETIREMENT)

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking an experienced Human Resources Specialist to join the Headquarters Payroll and Benefits Unit within the Office of Management and Finance, Human Resources Section. This role administers the retirement benefits program for over 4,200 employees and liaises with state retirement systems and the Louisiana Deferred Compensation Plan.

The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and customer-focused, able to explain complex

Qualifications

• Six years of human resources experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with retirement or benefits administration preferred.
• Experience with LaGov HCM or SAP, payroll, financial reconciliation, employee counseling, training, tuition reimbursement, or public-sector HR is encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Advises employees and retirees regarding retirement eligibility, options, survivor benefits, and related benefit matters.
• Researches and resolves discrepancies involving retirement earnings, contributions, documentation, retirement dates, and other benefit information.
• Serves as DOTD’s liaison to the Office of State Uniform Payroll, state retirement systems, and the Louisiana Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Reviews and audits retirement documents for accuracy and completeness before submission to the retirement system.
• Calculates and reports retirement contributions, converts unused leave balances, processes service-credit purchase requests, and compiles histories.
• Develops retirement guidance, forms, training materials, and procedures and conducts training for HQ and district HR staff.
• Generates LaGov HCM reports to monitor retirement plans, earnings, leave usage, and contribution limits.
• Administers the educational leave and tuition reimbursement program, including eligibility review and reimbursements.

Skills

HR experience

Benefits administration

Payroll reconciliation

Public-sector HR

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Advanced degree in HR, business/public administration, IO psychology, or JD

Tools

LaGov HCM

SAP

Job description

HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST Retirement Benefits Administrator

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking an experienced Human Resources Specialist to join the Headquarters Payroll and Benefits Unit within the Office of Management and Finance, Human Resources Section. This position administers DOTD’s retirement benefits program for more than 4,200 employees and serves as the agency’s liaison to the Office of State Uniform Payroll, state retirement systems, and the Louisiana Deferred Compensation Plan.

The position works under the direction of a Human Resources Manager A and exercises independent judgment when interpreting retirement laws, policies, procedures, and eligibility requirements; researching and resolving benefit discrepancies; reconciling retirement earnings and contributions; and providing guidance to employees, retirees, managers, and HR staff.

This role is ideal for an HR professional who is organized, analytical, customer-focused, and comfortable explaining complex retirement and benefits information. Applicants with experience in retirement or benefits administration, LaGov HCM or SAP, payroll, financial reconciliation, employee counseling, training, tuition reimbursement, or public-sector human resources are encouraged to apply.

An Ideal Candidate Should Possess The Following Competencies

• Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
• Displaying Expertise: The ability to demonstrate specialized knowledge, skills, and experience to apply subject-matter expertise in diverse and evolving contexts.
• Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.

No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy.

Minimum Qualifications

• Six years of human resources experience; OR
• Six years of full-time experience in any field plus three years of human resources experience; OR
• A bachelor’s degree plus three years of human resources experience; OR
• An advanced degree in human resources, business administration, public administration, industrial and organizational psychology, organizational behavior, or a Juris Doctorate plus two years of human resources experience.

Experience Substitution

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Designation as a Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), Professional in Human Resources (PHR), or a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) will substitute for a maximum of one year of the required experience.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .

Job Duties

• Advises employees and retirees regarding retirement eligibility, retirement options, survivor benefits, Deferred Retirement Option Plan participation, disability retirement, unused leave balances, and related benefit matters.
• Researches and resolves discrepancies involving retirement earnings, contributions, documentation, retirement dates, and other benefit information.
• Serves as DOTD’s liaison to the Office of State Uniform Payroll, state retirement systems, and the Louisiana Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Reviews and audits retirement documents submitted by Headquarters and District HR staff for accuracy and completeness before submission to the appropriate retirement system.
• Calculates and reports retirement contributions, converts unused leave balances, processes service-credit purchase requests, and compiles employment and contribution histories.
• Develops retirement guidance, forms, training materials, and procedures and conducts training for Headquarters and District HR staff.
• Generates and reviews LaGov HCM reports to monitor retirement benefit plans, employee and retiree earnings, leave usage, contribution limits, and other retirement-related information.
• Administers DOTD’s educational leave and tuition reimbursement program, including reviewing applications, determining eligibility, maintaining records, and processing approved reimbursements.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants), a promotion (open to all statewide classified and agency-wide permanent-status employees), or by detail to special duty.

Compensation

This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $2,080.80. Additional compensation may be considered for applicants who possess extraordinary job-related qualifications or credentials in accordance with State Civil Service Rule 6.5(g) and DOTD policy. Any such consideration is subject to approval, verification, and applicable pay limitations.

Contact Information

Kevin Tobias, MBA

Human Resources Manager A, Payroll / Benefits Unit

Ph: 225-379-1289

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services, is available: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.